Description

Coriander is native to Western Asia and Southern Europe, with ancestors potentially from Israel and Portugal. Today, it is widely cultivated across Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia, and Africa.
Fresh leaves (cilantro), dried whole and ground seeds, and dried or ground coriander leaves are used in cooking. Coriander is a delightful addition to Georgian cuisine, infusing stews, pickles, salads, soups, and sauces with a vibrant citrus flavor. Coriander is the main spice in such traditional Georgian dishes as eggplant with walnuts, Chikhirtma, Tkemali sauce, and others.